Victoria University of Wellington

University

Situated in New Zealand’s vibrant, entrepreneurial capital city, Victoria University of Wellington offers students the opportunity to benefit from University connections to industries, government and research organisations strategically located in the capital.

Victoria is proud to be New Zealand’s number one ranked university for research quality (2013 NZ Government Performance-Based Research Fund results) and offers over 100 undergraduate and over 220 postgraduate programmes.

We boast a number of internationally recognised academics who are passionate about their subjects and enhancing the student experience at Victoria by imparting their knowledge and skills in an interactive and engaging way.

With over 21,000 students, including 3000 international students, Victoria comprises three campuses across Wellington city and seven faculties: Architecture and Design, Business, Education, Law, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering.

School features

Accommodation

Halls of Residence

Homestay

Religious Facilities (on-site)

Muslim Prayer Space

Victoria consistently ranks among the world's best universities, in 2015/2016 it was ranked 229 equal in the QS World University Rankings and in 2015 it received five stars from QS Stars University Rating in each of the eight categories.

Victoria has three campuses in Wellington City, all within walking distance of each other. Each campus has a distinct feel.

Kelburn, the main campus, overlooks the beautiful harbour city and is home to the Humanities and Social Sciences, Education, Science and Engineering faculties, and hosts a wide range of student services as well as a purpose built student hub for socialising or studying.

The Pipitea campus is located in the heart of the city, right next door to the New Zealand Parliament and central business district. This is where business and law students spend most of their time.

Te Aro is the architecture and design hub, in a purpose built campus in the creative centre of a design-oriented city, on the fringe of the central business district.

Victoria has excellent facilities for students including a purpose built building on the Kelburn campus dedicated to student study spaces, retail and social areas.

At Victoria, you can immerse yourself in the New Zealand culture by joining one of over 100 social, sporting and cultural clubs and societies and a number of extra-curricular programmes that will push you both personally and professionally.

Situated at the southern end of the
North Island, Wellington was recently named "the coolest little capital in the world" by
Lonely Planet.

Nestled between a sparkling harbour and rolling green hills, New
Zealand's capital city is renowned for its arts, heritage, culture and native beauty.

Things to do

Relax at Oriental Bay, Wellington’s golden-sand inner-city beach
and delve into the many museums, art galleries and theatre shows that make up the city’s
pulsing cultural scene. If you’re into the outdoors, Wellington has action-packed
adventure activities like mountain biking and sea-water kayaking, as well as beautiful
walks around the harbor and surrounding hills. Try the visually stunning Makara Peak
track, as well as the City to Sea walk where you can experience the best of Wellington's
waterfront. Ride the cable car up the hill to Kelburn for amazing views over the city
and enjoy an ice cream at the top.

On the waterfront itself you’ll find Te Papa
Tongarewa Museum, New Zealand’s national museum. Te Papa, as it’s colloquially known,
means ‘our place’ and is one of the best interactive museums in the world.

A gourmet
food experience

Wellington buzzes with delicatessens, cafes and restaurants –
it’s a city that enjoys gourmet food and fine wine. Known as the culinary capital of New
Zealand, Wellington is famous for its tucked-away bars, quirky cafes, award-winning
restaurants and great coffee. Head to Courtenay Place or Cuba Street to get amongst the
good stuff.

The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogy

A must for any Lord of
The Rings fan, Wellington is home to Peter Jackson's Weta Workshop and the Weta Cave,
where you can get a behind-the-scenes look at movie making magic. It’s also a great base
for day tours to experience “Middle-earth” scenery.

Close to Wellington

If you
want to visit the South Island, Wellington is the city where you can board the
inter-island ferry with or without a car. This 3 hour ferry ride offers daily services
and is one of the most spectacular in the world. Leaving regularly from Wellington, the
ferry takes passengers past the magnificent scenery of the Marlborough Sounds, before
berthing in the picturesque town of Picton at the top of the South Island.

Classic
New Zealand Wine Trail

A must-stop on the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail - an
adventure that takes you through some of New Zealand's top wine-producing regions -
Wellington is a great place to start your wine-tasting journey. Marlborough, Wairarapa
and Hawke's Bay are all a few hours' drive or ferry-ride away from Wellington and offer
unforgettable winery experiences.